A2R DS Manager
About The Position
This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the GS Finance Accounting process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world. The GSF accounting team is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting for all transactions. This includes but is not limited to creating the Sales and corresponding Purchase orders, reconciling out of balances, monitoring ageing, and performing balance sheet reconciliations. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals. It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may be conveyed with New Orthopaedics business. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to the successful candidate by New Orthopaedics at an appropriate time and would be subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years in Supervisory/1st Line Leader role in a Shared Service or BPO organization.
- Experience in leading and managing large teams (~15 and above Team size headcount)
- Track record of participating in Continuous Improvement and/or organizational or process transformation.
- Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a multi-national company.
- Experience in multiple migration of work.
- Exhibits strategic, innovative & agile mindset.
- Demonstrates strong accountability for results in self and for team.
- Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
- Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders.
- Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies
- Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
- Fluent in English, other language skills desirable.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certification
- Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.
- Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo
- Maintain Operational Excellence
- Responsible for leading of accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process areas.
- Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements.
- Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope.
- Driving deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
- Lead Accounting team (team of B25 and below associates).
- Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
- Ensure adherence, monitor, remediate and align compliance responsibilities with stakeholders.
- Manage, mitigate, and escalate risks on a timely basis.
- Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
- Attract, develop, and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated and diverse Credo-based team.
- Develop succession plans for and support career development of the team.
- Ensure effective performance management within team.
- Engages & inspires organization
- Be a Trusted Business Partner
- Champion & Influence strategy & solutions demonstrating strong Business acumen.
- Internally recruit, mentor, and drive the individual Process SMEs to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.
- Proactively engages stakeholders on ongoing progress and issues/concerns & collaborate in driving solutions
- Create Game-Changing Innovation
- Champions & supports continuous improvement mindset throughout the team, identifying and pursuing business and efficiency opportunities.
- Passion to lead, champion and support operational change for the greater good of the global organization.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
